Quick questions on Electromagnetic induction: HSC Physics Module 6

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What are eddy currents?

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When a bulk conductor (a sheet, disc or block of metal) experiences a changing flux, induced EMFs drive circulating currents called eddy currents inside the conductor. They oppose the change in flux that produced them, so they exert a drag force on whatever is causing the flux change.

What is the induction coil?

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An induction coil is a transformer-like device used to produce high-voltage pulses from a low-voltage DC source. It has:

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